Paul's camp has yet to offer a statement about the assault. But if the candidate's performance at last night's debates gives any clue, expect evasiveness, ignoring direct questions, changing the subject, and heaping blame on the media.

WHO estimates that in some countries, as many as 70 percent of women experience sexual coercion, physical assaults, or other forms of abuse during her lifetime. H.R. 4594, represents an window of opportunity for many women worldwide.